Fairbanks Megan King (14) and Kelsey Thorbahn go up for a block attempt during Thursday’s game against West Liberty-Salem. The Lady Panthers won in three sets.
(Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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The juggernaut that is the Fairbanks High School varsity volleyball team continued its perfect streak with a three-set victory over previously-unbeaten West Liberty-Salem on Thursday.
The Lady Panthers (6-0 overall and 4-0 in the Ohio Heritage Conference) steamrolled the Tigers in the opening set by a score of 25-9.
West Liberty made the final two games a little more interesting, with FHS winning by matching scores of 25-20.
Kelsey Thorbahn tallied eight kills, while the Lady Panthers finished with a season-high 15 blocks.
Fairbanks had 90 successful attacks, which led to 35 kills.
Mikayla Mansfield had 45 good passes, while Jenay Kocsis and Kaidie Carstensen combined for 26 assists.
The Lady Panthers combined for 68-of-72 on serves for 45 points and 13 aces.
Fairbanks will host Delaware Christian on Saturday.
The FHS jayvees won their match in two sets.
JA spikers win
Jonathan Alder’s varsity volleyball team went to 2-0 in Central Buckeye Conference action and 5-3 overall with a 3-0 win over Springfield Shawnee. Scores were 25-21, 25-13, 25-21.
Alder hitters had a strong night. Corrine Parker, Ava Francis and Kortney Reynolds each tallied seven kills.
Sam Durbin had 19 assists and Sara Dickey finished with 19 defensive digs.
Lady Monarchs fall
Marysville’s spikers fell to Big Walnut 13-25, 13-25, 9-25.
The Golden Eagles were a hard-hitting team that blocked the ball well, according to MHS coach Bethany Bentz.
No other information was available.
Bunsold spikers sweep BV
Marysville’s seventh grade team downed Buckeye Valley, 25-9, 25-4.
Morgan Shick tallied 15 ace serves and Jordyn Ledley finished with nine.
The eighth grade beat BV 25-12, 25-14.
Peyton Ingle led the team with eight aces and Brianna Bailey finished with six.